Practice Style with Writing Across the Curriculum
As a co-op teacher, I would often roam the classroom at the end of our time together, overseeing the different levels of tasks assigned to my students. This was an important time when... read more
Supporting a Thriving Writing Culture
What do schools, sourdough bread, and yogurt all have in common? Culture! Anyone who has dabbled in making homemade sourdough bread or yogurt knows that feeding and tending the starter is essential to... read more
Support Students with IEW Writing Companion
One of the first things I tell my IEW students at the beginning of the year is “I am going to teach you to write, but I am also going to teach you... read more
Using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. After three to four weeks... read more
Encouraging Creativity with the Story Sequence Chart
Asking questions and providing answers is the first step in creative writing. In Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories, students use the Story Sequence Chart to guide them in asking questions and recording notes.... read more
Writing a Paper with Unit 2
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. After one, two, or maybe... read more
Taking Notes with Unit 1
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year, students progress through nine structural units. Every paper a student... read more
The Continuous Pursuit
“Screech, screech, screech.” You wonder what is happening in your child’s room. Then you realize violin practice is underway and sigh in relief. When a child is learning to play an instrument, we... read more
A Buffet of Options
“Which should I choose?” is a common question from parents and teachers exploring IEW’s two main options for teaching the Structure and Style® methodology. While some create their own lessons, most prefer ready-made... read more
A Solid Foundation for Teaching Writing
What is the most common complaint from students when they are asked to write something? “I don’t know what to write about.” How does the Structure and Style® method remove this obstacle to... read more
How Families Support Students
“Our mission is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers.” Partnering with parents and... read more
Practice Style with Writing Across the Curriculum
As a co-op teacher, I would often roam the classroom at the end of our time together, overseeing the different levels... read more
Supporting a Thriving Writing Culture
What do schools, sourdough bread, and yogurt all have in common? Culture! Anyone who has dabbled in making homemade sourdough bread... read more
Support Students with IEW Writing Companion
One of the first things I tell my IEW students at the beginning of the year is “I am going to... read more
Using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Encouraging Creativity with the Story Sequence Chart
Asking questions and providing answers is the first step in creative writing. In Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories, students use the... read more
Writing a Paper with Unit 2
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Taking Notes with Unit 1
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
The Continuous Pursuit
“Screech, screech, screech.” You wonder what is happening in your child’s room. Then you realize violin practice is underway and sigh... read more
A Buffet of Options
“Which should I choose?” is a common question from parents and teachers exploring IEW’s two main options for teaching the Structure... read more
A Solid Foundation for Teaching Writing
What is the most common complaint from students when they are asked to write something? “I don’t know what to write... read more
How Families Support Students
“Our mission is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students... read more
